– Jane Jacobs
One Omaha’s mission is to support the development of strong, connected communities through education, training, and engagement. Our organization benefits the Omaha community by addressing the lack of knowledge and resources available for residents to sustain a better quality of life. By focusing on leadership development for residents and capacity building for community groups, One Omaha helps build prosperous futures and advance the quality of life in our city.
We create peer-to-peer connections and assist neighborhoods with cultivating sustainable structures. By delivering programs centered around civic education, systems infrastructure, and awareness, we empower residents to make change in their communities.
In 2021, One Omaha became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit.
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” – Jane Jacobs Jane Jacobs (1916-2006)
Young people in Omaha are creative changemakers. They navigate education and healthcare systems not created for them. They advocate for justice and equity. However, many feel
Thousands of properties in Omaha are abandoned. Their owners have disappeared, they have delinquent taxes, and they lack marketability. These properties are vacant, create blight,